Originally published: May 14, 2014

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Between 1963 and 1964, Jaguar embarked on a project to build 18 examples of what would arguably become some of the most desirable of the Series 1 E-Types. They were 114 kg lighter than their production-spec counterparts thanks to an aluminum body and engine block, and race-prepped with no shortage of goodies, but production was cut short after only 12 examples were built.

Not one to leave a project unfinished, Jaguar is undertaking the task to build the remaining six examples.The company promises the E-Types will be “perfect reporoductions” and built to the exact specifications of the original. That includes the 3.8-litre straight-six engine, which should feature no modern parts if Jaguar wants to keep its promise.

Think of them as a 2014 Jaguar E-Type Lightweight. Move over, F-Type, this is now our pick of the litter in Jaguar’s lineup.

Suffice it to say, the remaining six, modern-day Jaguar E-Types will be worth a fortune, an arm and a leg. Naturally, Jaguar expects these cars to be in high demand, but sales will be limited to “established Jaguar collectors, especially those with historic race car interests.”